The herpes simplex virus causes both oral and genital herpes as well as more rare forms of herpes that affect the head and eyes, says the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM). Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease. Everyone,...
Typhoid is a bacteria infection caused by salmonella typhi bacteria. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, typhoid affects 21.5 million people in developing countries. Typhoid is not common in the United States. Fewer than...
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a potentially fatally respiratory infection that's caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The infection results in severe coughing spells that end in a whooping sound. Your baby may have difficulty...
Shingles is the common name for herpes zoster. Herpes zoster is not caused by the herpes simplex virus but by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which also causes chickenpox. Herpes simplex virus and VZV are closely related viruses. VZV is an...
Toxins released by the clostridium tetani bacterium cause tetanus, or lockjaw. This bacterium is found in the environment and poses a risk to most people. A serious, acute disease, tetanus is fatal in one of every 10 cases according to the Centers...
Your immune system constantly changes and updates as you come into contact with various disease causing invaders throughout your lifetime. However, as an infant, you're only protected by the few temporary antibodies provided by your mother, and...
All children get sick from time to time, and hopefully these sniffles, spots and rashes will pass in a relatively short time. However, long-term chronic and acute diseases in children can alter a child's life forever. With the economy making it...
Also called varicella, chickenpox is a common childhood disease that causes a distinctive rash that spreads across your entire body. Protect your family and deal with this highly contagious disease by becoming familiar with how to prevent it,...
Mumps is an infectious disease that can be prevented by vaccination. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children receive their first dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine between the ages of 12 and 15 months and a...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have developed a recommended vaccination schedule for infants, with the majority of vaccines scheduled when the child is six to 18 months old. Many parents are justifiably concerned about exposing...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccination is the best way to protect yourself from influenza. Influenza vaccines are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. In addition to the influenza virus, influenza...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV) is the viral infection which leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Vaccines are important tools for combating infectious diseases, but as of 2010 there is no available vaccine to combat the HIV...
Each year, approximately 6 million people contract the sexually transmitted disease called human papillomavirus, or HPV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Certain people between the ages of 9 and 26 can limit their risk...
Shingles is a viral illness caused by the herpes zoster virus. Herpes zoster is also responsible for causing chicken pox; once a person has had chicken pox, the virus lies dormant in her body. Medical researchers are not quite sure what...
According to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, vaccines have reduced or eliminated many of the diseases that once killed or disabled people in the past. However, vaccines are not without some risks. To ensure your child's safety,...
It takes approximately six months to make an effective flu vaccine. In every case, the first step is to identify the virus or viruses the vaccine is intended to target. This is a complicated process. According to the World Health Organization,...
A systemic disease is a condition that affects the entire body. A variety of systemic diseases in children are associate with rashes. While the rash may be the most obvious symptom of these diseases, these conditions often need medical attention...
For many years vaccinations have helped prevent numerous diseases and deaths of children. These pediatric vaccines, usually given as shots or by mouth, were appreciated and welcomed by many parents. A concern has been, however, on the possible...
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus, or HBV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, states there were an estimated 43,000 new HBV infections in the U.S. in 2007. The best way to prevent...
Vaccines prepare a child's body to fight illness, according to KidsHealth.org. When your child receives a vaccination, he receives dead or weakened germs, or parts of them. As the body practices fighting these germs, it creates antibodies that...
Hepatitis B vaccines are given in a series of three shots. It is recommended for all infants at birth and for children up to 19 years of age, explains HepB.org. Adults who have not already received the vaccine may consider getting this vaccine,...
Of the several types of hepatitis viruses that cause infection resulting in liver damage, only hepatitis types A and B can be prevented by vaccines. Twinrix, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, is the only vaccine to combine protection against...
The flu, or influenza, vaccine contains a number of ingredients, including preservatives, material of the virus it is protecting against and other agents to assist in the efficacy of the shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
You must seek prompt medical attention if a potentially rabid animal bites you. Treat the wound by washing it with soap and water as soon as possible, but let it bleed; this can help your body eliminate any traces of the virus that may be...
According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, tetanus is easily prevented by vaccination, and while there are fewer than 50 cases reported annually in the United States, 10 to 20 percent of reported cases are fatal. Almost all...
All toddlers get sick occasionally, and common symptoms in young children include diarrhea and rashes. Most of the time these ailments are caused by a virus and they pass on their own, but you can speed your toddler's recovery by keeping him...
Immunization was one of the top medical advancements of the 20th century because it led to a dramatic decline in the incidence of serious childhood illnesses. Vaccines prevented diseases that once caused death in children, including measles and...
Infants -- babies younger than 1 year of age -- require special care to help maintain health. This includes paying attention to their nutrients and helping to ensure that they are as protected as possible from the common diseases of childhood or...
Colds and the flu are both common respiratory viruses that are often mistaken for one another. Both are viral illnesses, although the viruses are different for each disease. Neither can be cured, but their symptoms can be treated and practicing...
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